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The anti-smoking campaign in the US is gaining ground. In fact, Hillary Rodham Clinton had probihited smoking in the White House and Congress is set to pass a bill banning smoking in all federal buildings. With such developments, the campaign to ban smoking in all public places may not be a far-fetched reality for Americans.

Laws, regulations and rules, Smoking, Antismoking movement

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Invasion of the policy wonks

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A significant number of the highest levels of the Clinton Administration are staffed by graduates of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. These individuals are characterized by their absolute faith in the potential of the government and in their personal capacities.

United States, Evaluation, Clinton, Bill, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Professional government workers, Professional government employees, Harvard University. John F. Kennedy School of Government

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Postcard from heaven? A flat tax would simplify everyone's life - but what would it do to Washington's economy?

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A flat tax would eliminate tax loopholes and deductions, lower income-tax rates, and minimize paperwork. However, simplification of taxation would endanger the jobs of thousands of Washington, DC, residents whose work is related to taxation.

Economic aspects, Employment, Washington, D.C., Flat tax

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